New Modular Camper for Utility Trailers and Pickups

[Abaker50]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

Were there gaskets at the bottom edge of each panel as well, to seal against the floor? I've been wondering how they keep water out at the bottom, since it mounts on a flatbed trailer.

No, not on the bottom. Waterproofing inside is provided by the floor liner, which looks kind of flimsy in the pictures. Larry had an inexpensive indoor-outdoor type rug over it. The assembly instructions also mention the option of putting down weatherstripping tape under the bottom edge of the panels. From what I saw in person, the liner seemed to be working fine. - Andrea

[Marinab]

Andrea, someone mentioned there are tie downs to hold it on the trailer. Did Larry mention how it would stay on traveling at 60 mph?
Marina


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[Ken C]

[Abaker50]

Originally Posted by Marinab

Andrea, someone mentioned there are tie downs to hold it on the trailer. Did Larry mention how it would stay on traveling at 60 mph?
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There are tie down brackets on the inside & outside of every panel AND every panel also has two attachments for L-brackets to bolt them to the floor. If one used every option for attachment, they would have the best secured camper out there - commercial or otherwise.

Anyway, these are pretty standard & time-tested as far as attachment methods. It's worth noting that long-distance truckers use tie-downs pretty extensively to secure all kinds of loads. I know for a fact that Larry and several of his customers have towed these cross-country with no problem. (See my post above with the quote from the Honda Element Forum).

Larry's used four of the outside tie-downs & some of the L-Brackets inside & the shell doesn't even shift, much less go anywhere while being towed.

Take care,
-Andrea

[Ken C]

"Larry said production may be moving out of state soon"
There is always turtle in Ft. Collins. kinda neat and about the same size.
Casual Turtle Campers

[Abaker50]

Originally Posted by Ken C

"Larry said production may be moving out of state soon"
There is always turtle in Ft. Collins. kinda neat and about the same size.
Casual Turtle Campers

Thanks! I was looking at that a couple of weeks ago & I think it's beautiful. It is close in size, but the Tailfeather is just enough bigger that DH wants to go with it.

We've actually put a deposit down on the Tailfeather shell & I got our Jeep hitched this past weekend. Now to get a trailer to use as a chassis. Production is moving, but it doesn't sound like Larry is going anywhere & we may still be able to pick it up from his place.

I'll keep you posted, for those who are interested.



Andrea

[Mike Magee]

Your Jeep got hitched? I guess that would be a non-traditional marriage!

I think you'll have a great time with your Teal.

[Abaker50]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

Your Jeep got hitched? I guess that would be a non-traditional marriage!

I think you'll have a great time with your Teal.

Pun intended

[Randy B.]

Originally Posted by Larry Drake

I am nearing completion of a whole new concept in small trailers. The prototype is completed and production is scheduled for early summer. You can learn more about the Teal Camper, including how it was conceived and how the prototype was built at www.TealCamper.com

Hey Larry How bout a mail list (email that is on your website)???? then we can get some updates. WAIT I found it .. never mind..

[Mike Magee]

I received an email from Teal in August (but didn't think to post until now) saying that they've entered into a deal with Porta-Kamp of Houston TX. Porta-Kamp is taking pre-orders for these modular units and will produce them if/when they have 20 Tail Feathers ordered.